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We finally realized our dream to own a beach house. But it's a big project as we have decided to remodel the entire house. It has a great location, wonderful ocean views and "great bones" but we want to make it "our own".

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7/12/2013

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We spent all afternoon at the house today meeting with a contractor, electrician, plumber, etc. It's hard to coordinate meetings like this when you are still in escrow and there are two real estate agents and a homeowner that need to be involved in the coordination. Fortunately everyone showed up and we made a lot of progress.
We spent most of the afternoon talking about the changes and soliciting bids for everything we intend to do to the house. We are going to replace the interior doors with 5-panel doors as pictured above. Of course the moulding around the doors also has to be replaced and enhanced. We spent quite a bit of time talking about door knobs and what type won't rust considering our location at the beach. Rubbed oil (huh?) or stainless or ?? After we got home I discovered a whole box of glass antique knobs that I had saved from the remodel of our South Pasadena home. I am hoping glass knobs can survive the salt air better than most. I absolutely love these knobs and they are going to be in the beach house!
The linens pictured above are from Pottery Barn and will look great in either of the king bedded rooms. They can go in the master or guest bedroom, I think I will decide when my package arrives and I can see them up close. There are so many sales right now. A lot of the bedding on the Pottery Barn website is cheaper than the options listed on ebay. Too funny!
I also made my first ever purchase on Carig's List yesterday. But I need to take a photo of my "absolute steal" before I will post about it tomorow.
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Donna Tuckerker link
7/12/2013 04:21:39 am

I believe I am not the only one living vicariously through your re-model. I would love to have a beach house too so this posting is helping me dream the dream.

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Leslie Saeta
7/12/2013 04:50:53 am

Donna - I honestly thought we would never, ever have one either so you just never know ... I do have a lot of friends that have boards on Pinterest and Houzz that are waiting for just that opportunity. I wish i would have started one years ago!

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Carrie Waller link
7/12/2013 05:02:59 am

Love those glass door knobs. I've been carrying around a box of them for a long time. I've painted them at least once and plan on doing it again!! I'm so envious of this house and your project. Can't wait to see what you do:) So glad you are blogging about it!!!

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Leslie Saeta
7/12/2013 01:08:55 pm

Thanks Carrie. It's funny how much we both love these door knobs. I will be at the Rose Bowl swap meet and I can't wait to see what new things I will find on Sunday!

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Molly Tuttle link
7/13/2013 01:08:27 am

Leslie, I'm so happy you are blogging about your renovation. It takes me back to some very fond memories. My husband and I moved (yes, moved the house) and renovated 2 beach houses and built one from the ground up. So much hard work and so much FUN.

Your glass door knobs will "weather" fine indoors. You may get a little pitting on the metal parts, but the facets in glass disguise most blemishes.

You have already learned the most important facts about a beach renovation. 1) Everything rust. 2) It's a ton of details to be managed

Enjoy every minute of it!

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Leslie Saeta
7/18/2013 03:04:01 am

Molly - thanks so much! I cannot believe you have renovated two beach houses AND built one form the ground up. Please share all of your tips and advice here. I am going to need it!

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